A Journal

A personal journal that invites readers to design their own journeys through the world - with travel, dress and taste.

My work is shaped by seasonal rhythms, cultural, sensory and historical awareness, and expressions of independence. Language is my first love.

Frances Lawrence 10/05/2025 Frances Lawrence 10/05/2025

Workings of a Garment: a 1950’s rose-print cotton gown

Study and analysis of how this summer gown was constructed.

Frances Lawrence 26/11/2024 Frances Lawrence 26/11/2024

Learnings and inspiration for improving my dressmaking up to designer ready-to-wear standards.

Frances Lawrence 17/01/2024 Frances Lawrence 17/01/2024

Journal of making a dress with boat-neck, shaped underbust seam and large tie bow at the back.

Frances Lawrence 06/06/2022 Frances Lawrence 06/06/2022

Going off-piste, using quilting cotton for a simple summer tiered dress with topstitching.

Frances Lawrence 21/04/2022 Frances Lawrence 21/04/2022

Third make with this pattern, following several refinements on fit and pattern instructions.